Motorised Internal Blinds
Battery, solar or hardwired motors on roller, roman and venetian blinds. Ideal for high windows, big runs of glass and anywhere a chain is awkward.
Automation
Home Automation
Gates, blinds, shades and access working together — from a phone, a keypad, a switch or a schedule.
Automation gets sold as a gadget. In practice it's about not walking to eleven windows twice a day, and not getting out of the car in the rain to open a gate.
We keep it simple. Start with the things you use most — the gate and the blinds you're always adjusting — and add to it later. Everything we install can be operated manually as well, so nothing stops working when the wi-fi drops out.
Practical reasons people do it
- Open the gate without leaving the car
- Blinds on hard-to-reach windows
- Shade that closes before the room heats up
- Give access to guests or tradies without keys
- Make an empty house look occupied
- Manual override on everything
- Retrofit to products you already have
- One local team for install and service
The range
What can be automated
Motorised External Shading
Zipscreens and awnings on remotes, timers or sun and wind sensors, so the patio closes itself in the afternoon before the sun swings around.
Gate Automation
Sliding and swinging gate operators with remotes, keypads, intercoms and phone-based access — including battery backup for outages.
Access Control
Codes you can change, temporary access for tradies or guests, and multi-user setups for shared driveways and commercial sites.
Schedules & Sensors
Timers, sun sensors and wind sensors so shading responds to the weather instead of waiting for someone to notice.
Smart Home Integration
Where you already use a smart home platform, motorised products can generally be brought into it. We'll be straight about what will and won't integrate.
Local know-how
Keep it simple and keep it serviceable
The automation that gets used is the automation that's easy. A remote in the car, a keypad at the gate, a wall switch for the patio blinds and maybe an app for when you're away — that covers most households comfortably.
We install equipment from established manufacturers that we can get parts for, and we set it up so that a fault is fixable rather than a full replacement. Anything battery-powered gets a realistic explanation of how often it needs charging.
If you're building or renovating, talk to us early. Running power to a gate post or a blind head box during construction costs a fraction of doing it later.
Residential
Driveway gates, patio Zipscreens, bedroom and living blinds, and access for family and visitors — usually added a stage at a time.
Residential solutions →Commercial
Car park gates, multi-user access control, timed shading on café and retail frontages, and blinds in meeting rooms and offices.
Commercial solutions →Warranties
Manufacturer warranties available through Great Barriers, with our workmanship guaranteed on top.
| Product | Warranty |
|---|---|
| Prowler Proof security screens | 10 years full replacement |
| Gate automation | Motors and automation equipment, 2 years |
| Roller shutters | Motorisation, 5 years |
| Blinds and awnings | Hardware 5 years, motorisation 7 years, fabric up to 10 years |
Available across the region
We install this work throughout Cairns and Far North Queensland.
Products & systems we supply
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about home automation in Far North Queensland.
Trusted across Far North Queensland
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Reviews left by Great Barriers customers on Google, where the business holds 110 reviews.
Fabulous customer service. Exceptional workmanship. All at a fair price. If I needed more security screens or doors I would definitely use them again. Thank you Shay and your team.
A really excellent creative carport gate solution. Looks good and works well. Shay has great attention to detail and has the courage to try new stuff. Highly recommend.
Can't praise Great Barriers Security enough. They did a bang on job. Communication with Mia was the best. I would highly recommend them for any security work.
The most wonderful family business. Every person we spoke to was extremely lovely and professional. We are beyond happy with the results.
Arrived next day and job done quickly and professionally when other tradies were unable to fix.
Absolute professional service. Punctual and communicative and competitive. Thanks Mia and Shay!
Free measure and quote, no pressure
We'll come out, measure up, show you the samples and give you a straight recommendation on what suits the property. Then it's your call.